Outsourcing your order fulfillment can free up time and resources to propel business growth. Here’s how to determine if it’s the right choice for your company — now. In ecommerce, there can come a point when you face the question…
If you are an e-commerce retailer trying to grow a loyal customer base, you’ve invested time and resources into developing a unique product offering, an easy-to-use website, and a thoughtful marketing strategy. These are all done in the hopes of…
With trucking rates continuing to decline, industry experts are wondering where the market will bottom out. Click below to listen to the story: Transcript : Welcome to the Transportation Impact Audio Blog. Our mission is to provide shippers, like you,…
Most small parcel shippers are overpaying their carriers, and chances are, it’s by a lot. But there are things that can be done to get more competitive rates and prevent this from happening. For example, small parcel shippers who prepare…
With rising rates and surcharges, many ecommerce companies are finding that shipping has become a larger portion of product costs than it was just a few years ago. Logistics-related expenses — such as shipping, packing, and storing — can sometimes…
Amazon has long been the front runner in ecommerce, and for several years it has been eyeing the logistics and transportation industry as well. Amazon has been moving away from its reliance on the major carriers by giving some of…
Online shoppers have sky-high expectations for every purchase they make these days. This has made creating a flawless customer experience the necessary goal for most online retailers, and that includes shipping. These expectations are largely the result of what’s known…
The majority of B2B buyers now want the same purchasing experience that they get on the consumer side. And because transporting goods long distances in a B2B environment is far more cost-effective than the final leg of a shipment’s journey,…
Millions of Americans, as well as the entire U.S. economy, rely on the nation’s transportation infrastructure daily. Unfortunately, it’s a network that needs some serious attention. Many of America’s roads, rails, and bridges were built during a time when cars…
A capacity crunch is occurring in the freight market due to a few factors, including a strong economy and strong freight demand. When these are coupled with the current truck driver shortage, it’s evident why space on trucks is at…
